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On the recordJuly 17, 1868
My object in this communication is to suggest certain defects in the Constitution which seem to me to require correction.
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Andrew Johnson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Apr 12, 1868

In answer to the resolution of the Senate of the 5th of February, last, calling for the correspondence upon the subject of the murder by the inhabitants of the island of Formosa of the ship's company of the American bark Rover

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May 4, 1868

I transmit to Congress the accompanying documents, which I deem it proper to state are all the papers* that have been submitted to the President relating to the proceedings to which they refer in the States of South Carolina and Arkansas.

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Apr 17, 1868

I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the subject, with its accompanying papers.

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Feb 12, 1869

With these brief suggestions the bill is respectfully returned, and the consideration of Congress invited to the accompanying preamble and resolutions.

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